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P.O. Box 9740
New Haven, CT
06536-0740
203.785.2389




Doctor of Nursing Science Program
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Beginning in the Fall of 2006, YSN will be offering a PhD program in Nursing and will be phasing out its Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc) program. The information in the DNSc section is for reference by students remaining in that program; those considering doctoral work at YSN should refer to the PhD section..

Reapplication Policy

Applicants to the Yale School of Nursing who have applied three times to the same program without an offer of admission will not be allowed to apply to that program again.

Affirmative Action Policy

The School is committed to making positive efforts to seek, admit, and graduate a diverse student body.

Withdrawal and Leave of Absence

A leave of absence must be requested in writing and is subject to approval by the associate dean for academic affairs. A request for withdrawal must also be in writing and presented first to the director of doctoral programs and then to the associate dean for academic affairs. In the event of withdrawal or leave of absence, the general rules of the University and policies of the School apply. An exit interview is required at the School of Nursing, arranged through the office of the associate dean for academic affairs. Tuition charges will be adjusted according to guidelines described in the Refund and Rebate section under General Information.

Grading System

The grading system is Honors, 92-100; High Pass, 83-91; Pass, 74-82; and Fail, 73 and below. if the student does not achieve these grade standards, the student may remain on academic probation for one term before being withdrawn from the program. Decision are based on the student's potential for success and the feasibility of the plan for improving the average.

Satisfactory completion of required core courses in a given term is a prerequisite for progression in the program of study. Students who withdraw for unsatisfactory grades or progress may be considered eligible to return only upon recommendation of the faculty advisor, Director of the Doctoral Program, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

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